In Chauvigny, from the pond of the public garden, at the foot of the medieval city.

The city of Chauvigny, the city with five castles, 10th 15th centuries, was founded around the year 1000, by the bishops of Poitiers, lords of Chauvigny then barons as from the 15th century.
It is built on a rocky outcrop of 350 m, formed by the valleys of Vienne river and Talbat river.
A 2 km length enclosure surrounded with the 15th century four churches and five castles built in the vicinity to each other.
The first bishop of Poitiers lord of Chauvigny is Isembert 1st, died in 1047. The bishops followed one another until 1789.

One can see in the high medieval city of Chauvigny:

_The BARONY CASTLE or CASTLE of the BISHOPS, fortified castle and keep of the 11th 12th 15th centuries, 80 m out of 50 m, listed in 1025, castle of bishops of Poitiers.

_The CASTLE of HARCOURT, fortified castle of the 12th 13th 14th 15th centuries, castle bought by the bishops ones of Poitiers in 1445.

_The COLLEGIAL SAINT-PIERRE, of 11th 12th centuries, quoted at the 11th century, whose famous capitals of the columns describe various episodes of the life of the Virgin.

_The CASTLE KEEP of GOUZON, fortified castle of the 11th 12th centuries, which belonged to bishops of Poitiers as from 1335.

_The CASTLE of MONTLÉON, of the 11th century, fortified castle listed at the 10th century, which belonged to bishops of Poitiers as from 1295.

Bonjour Joël,
A well composed image of this picturesque town dominated by its castles and church. I like the point of view looking across the slightly shimmering waters of the lake and the backdrop offered by that most interesting sky. Fine technical presentation.

Hello Joel,
a wonderful view to this fascinating medieval city, a very attractive picture. The unobstracted view over the green water, the excellent sharpness and clarity allow us to get carried away by this sight and by the many interesting details that adorn it. Depth is superb and the perspective of the antique structures and the contemporarary ones beneath them is exquisite. The sky makes a beautiful contribution to the composition. Lighting and colours are utterly natural and pleasing. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a good evening,
Ourania

Hi Joel,
an amazing photo of this picturesque place, the view is splendid and I like the architectural details and the atmosphere. Great shot, Tfs! Have a nice weekend! Kellemes hétvégét kívánok!
György

Hello Joel,
What a spectacular view. This is striking beautiful view of miedieval city. This picture is eye catching at ones. Wonderful composition and framing with fabulous color, sharpness, clarity, great POV and DOF as well. Perfectly executed photo. An amazing architecture. I like it a lot. Thanks for sharing.
All the best,
Barbara

Hi Joël,
A very interesting note! You have also found a good place to include so many beutiful and interesting buildings in the picture. Very pleasant colours.
Kind regards
Gunnar
PS do you have any photos from La Salvetat-sur-Agout?

Hi Joel
wow, this looks like an amazing place to have a walk through, and an even better place for a TE meeting :)
You had a wonderful day with terrific cloud coverage.
You photographed the entire scene very well, we can get a sense of just how large the city is or was.
Its funny to see the small homes along the bottom, i'm sure the King way back in the day would be horrified to see it today :)
nice photo
cheers
craig

You're capturing well this place by a good composition and excellent tone/clarity, so it's interesting and impressive to see the calm river and old houses and medieval castle/church on the hill. Here seems to so peaceful place. And, it's impressive in rich greenery, too.
Have a nice week.